Tang Dynasty: The poisonous scholar in the Eastern Palace, please abdicate and let the wise one take

Chapter 380: Victory News Reached Chang'an, Inhumanity

"That's unreasonable!"

A loud shout from the official from the Ministry of Rites immediately broke the dead silence in the hall.

Pei Yuncheng said angrily: "Your Highness, have you all heard it? What did Su Chen do on the grassland?"

"Yu Gushe is dead, and the tribes on the grassland are in chaos. The Turks are no longer a threat to us. But even so, Su Chen is still fighting and killing the Turks!"

"Anyone taller than the wheel will be killed!"

"How cruel and inhumane is this?"

"Isn't he afraid of God's punishment?"

Facing Pei Yuncheng's angry rebuke, everyone looked at him with different expressions.

Someone echoed: "Master Pei is right. Su Chen's actions are really too much. It is against the harmony of nature."

"Yes, yes. If this gets out, how will other kingdoms view our Tang Dynasty?"

"Su Chen is an executioner!"

"It's so cruel."

While these people continued to echo, a completely different voice was heard.

"Your Excellencies, this is wrong!"

It was Du He who spoke first. Du He sneered and said, "You gentlemen say that Su Chen is cruel, inhumane, and an executioner. I beg you to differ with me!"

"What is the purpose of Su Chen's actions? He wants to ensure that the Turkic people on the grassland will no longer have the ability to threaten our Tang Dynasty!"

"By doing this, he has ensured the lives of countless soldiers at the border and the safety of the people at the border!"

"If we don't do this, within three to five years, the tribes on the grassland will gather a group of powerful warriors again, and these people will blame the Tang Dynasty for the death of their relatives because of Yu Gushe's death."

"They will be even more brutal and bloodthirsty in their revenge on the people of the Tang Dynasty!"

Du He's words immediately attracted the support of many people who supported Li Chengqian and Su Chen.

Zhao Jie: "Master Du is right. The reason why the Turks have become a major threat to our Tang Dynasty is because they live on the grasslands all year round, coming and going like the wind, and moving freely."

"Whenever they went south, they took the people of the Tang Dynasty and killed our border soldiers?"

"Now, we are repaying tooth for tooth, blood for blood, what's wrong with that?!"

Yu Zhining: "Although Su Chen was a bit ruthless, I don't think it was excessive for the Turks."

"My Lords, can we still adopt a soft policy towards the Turks? Can we still reason with them?"

"If that's the case, why do they keep coming south and bringing so much harm to the people of the Tang Dynasty?"

"The Tang Dynasty is a country of etiquette, but when facing enemies, we should be more brutal than them!"

"well said!"

"Master Yu said it well!"

Xu Fei nodded repeatedly in agreement, "Mr. Su once said, when friends come, we have fine wine, and when enemies come, we have swords and guns!"

"This massacre of the various tribes on the grassland was not his wish, but for the sake of the people on the border, a little stigma is nothing to him!"

"He takes on the infamy that the generals of other departments dare not bear, and he does the things that others dare not do!"

"Mr. Su wants to use this incident to tell other countries, to tell those who dare to invade our Tang Dynasty."

"If they dare to invade the Tang Dynasty, they will be slaughtered!"

"If conditions permit, Mr. Su also plans to build a Jingguan on the ruins of Futu City, so that those fleeing Turks can watch over it and prevent them from going south again!"

"Unfortunately, after learning that our soldiers had entered the grassland, the Turks all fled to the depths of the northern desert..."

As Xu Fei finished speaking, the hall fell into deathly silence again.

Okay.

Not only did they massacre all the tribes on the grassland and destroy the Futu City, the spiritual pillar of the Turks, they also built a Jingguan on the Futu City.

After Su Chen's actions, I'm afraid any Turk would want to skin him alive, stuff him with straw, and whip him day and night, right?

"He wants to go even further?"

"Master Pei."

As soon as Li Chengqian opened his mouth, everyone's eyes fell on Li Chengqian.

Pei Yuncheng: "His Royal Highness."

Li Chengqian smiled and said, "That's wrong."

"Everything Su Chen did this time was for the sake of the Tang Dynasty. Maybe he went a little too far, but I think his merits outweigh his faults."

"As you have said, if we could change the temperament of the Turks through preaching, why would they repeatedly come south and disturb our border?"

"Now, Su Chen has not only successfully destroyed the various tribes on the grassland, but also driven these people to the depths of Mobei, so that my border people and soldiers no longer have to worry about it. Isn't this a good thing?"

"Perhaps, in the eyes of many people, Su Chen's massacre is inhumane, but from the perspective of our Tang Dynasty, his actions should not only not be despised and cursed by us, but should be respected."

Now that Li Chengqian had spoken, the officials who were still somewhat dissatisfied with Su Chen's move all shut up.

Li Chengqian's eyes fell on Xu Fei, and he said with a smile: "General Xu, you have worked hard on this trip. I will reward you well."

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is serious."

Xu Fei immediately saluted and said, "The reason why we have such a great harvest this time is all due to Mr. Su's brilliant plan, the soldiers' dedication, and General Xue's good command."

Li Chengqian smiled and nodded repeatedly, "You are right. They have worked hard. When they return to Chang'an, I will reward them one by one."

"Where is the Minister of War?"

"The minister is here."

"General Xu has done a great job in escorting the goods. He should be rewarded accordingly."

"I obey your order."

Li Chengqian nodded, glanced at the ministers present, and said with a smile: "My Lords, do you have anything else to say?"

Everyone fell silent.

Li Chengqian: "Since there is nothing else to do, let's leave the court."

"I will take my leave now."...

Li Chengqian once again wandered to Da'an Palace.

It was very quiet in the Da'an Palace. Li Shimin was sitting at the desk, reading something.

When Wang De saw Li Chengqian, he subconsciously saluted: "Greetings, Your Highness the Crown Prince."

Li Chengqian waved his hand and walked straight towards Li Shimin.

What is the technique to govern the people?

After seeing the books in front of Li Shimin, Li Chengqian couldn't help but reveal a strange look on his face.

Li Shimin is actually reading this kind of book?

"bother you for something."

Li Shimin said without even looking up, "You came to Da'an Palace this time to mock me again?"

Li Chengqian shook his head, "Father is wrong, I brought you good news."

"good news?"

Li Shimin looked up and said, "It was Su Chen and his men who defeated Yu Gushe, entered the grassland, and destroyed Futu City, right?"

Li Chengqian: "Father only guessed half right."

Li Shimin frowned and pondered, "Could it be that Su Chen led his troops into the grassland, killed Yu Gushe, and swept across the tribes on the grassland?"

"Why not?"

"It's very difficult."

Li Shimin said calmly: "Futu City is the spiritual support of all tribes on the grassland. As long as Futu City exists, they will continue to grow stronger by relying on Futu City."

"Besides, Futu City is deep in the grassland and is protected by many tribes. Although Su Chen may control more than a dozen tribes, it is still difficult for him to attack Futu City."

Li Chengqian: "But what if Yu Gushe dies, and all the tribes on the grasslands are fighting for the position of Khan?"

"Ok?"

Li Shimin raised his eyebrows and picked up the teacup.

The tribal leaders on the grassland fought each other for the position of Khan.

Then Futu City will inevitably become the focus of their competition.

Su Chen wants to destroy Futu City...

"He planted a bomb in Futu City!"

Li Shimin seemed to be thinking about something, "But we need an opportunity to gather the leaders of all tribes together."

"If Yugu is killed, the tribes will need to elect a new Khan!"

"Su Chen secretly fostered a man, occupied Futu City, and in the name of Khan, ordered the leaders of all tribes to meet him, and then detonated a bomb to kill the leaders of all tribes and blow up Futu City?!"

"No, if that were the case, how could the 30,000 or 40,000 troops under Yu Gushe's command just sit there and do nothing?"

Li Chengqian was impressed.

As expected of General Tian Ce, even though he did not go to the battlefield in person, he was able to roughly guess the battle situation just from the information he brought.

"Father is right. Su Chen did exactly that."

"He used Futu City as bait to lure not only the leaders of the various tribes on the grassland, but also the remaining 15,000 troops of Yu Gushe."

"When Pizza Pi, who was under Yu Gushe's command, wanted to reorganize the tribes, Su Chen attacked them at this time."

"The leaders of all tribes are dead, the remaining 15,000 troops have suffered over 10,000 casualties, and Futu City was bombed..."

"Xue Wanche and Guo Xiaoke led their troops into the grasslands, killing more than 100,000 enemies and seizing many livestock, including cattle and sheep, as well as countless gold, silver and jewelry."

Li Shimin nodded, but he was a little confused about one thing.

"Yugu's 120,000-man army was almost completely destroyed. The various tribes on the grassland should not have that many soldiers available. Where did these hundreds of thousands of enemy troops come from?"

"The various tribes on the grassland."

Li Chengqian: "Anyone taller than the wheels will be beheaded."

Li Shimin frowned suddenly and looked over. "Wheel beheading? Is he going to ruin his reputation for the rest of his life?"

Li Chengqian: "He never cares about these things."

call……

Li Shimin let out a long sigh, "That's cruel enough."

"Whether it's to himself or to the Turks!"

"After this battle, the Turks will no longer be a threat to the border, but he will still be tarnished with a bad name."

When this matter spreads, I'm afraid there will be more names for Su Chen when he is mentioned.

Like an executioner or a butcher.

Li Chengqian nodded. "Perhaps in his opinion, it is worth it to gain a little fame in exchange for the stability of the grassland."

"Wang De, prepare the wine."

Li Shimin stood up and said, "I want to drink with the Crown Prince today."

Li Chengqian smiled calmly.

It is not surprising that Li Shimin took such action.

Back then, Jie Li led his troops to Chang'an City. Although he formed an alliance and retreated, he was always a thorn in Li Shimin's heart.

That's why Jie Li was captured alive later.

Now that the grasslands have been completely slaughtered and the remaining Turks have all fled to the depths of the northern desert, how could Li Shimin not be happy?

at the same time.

The news brought by Xu Fei spread quickly throughout Chang'an...

(End of this chapter)